15 §2154. Purposes of sentence review by Supreme Judicial Court - Maine Statutes

Title 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL

Part 4: JUDGMENT AND PROCEEDINGS

Chapter 306-A: SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT SENTENCE REVIEW HEADING: PL 1989, C. 218, §5 (NEW)

§2154. Purposes of sentence review by Supreme Judicial Court

The general objectives of sentence review by the Supreme Judicial Court are: [1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW).]

1. Sentence correction. To provide for the correction of sentences imposed without due regard for the sentencing factors set forth in this chapter;

[ 1991, c. 525, §1 (RPR) .]

2. Promote respect for law. To promote respect for law by correcting abuses of the sentencing power and by increasing the fairness of the sentencing process;

[ 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW) .]

3. Rehabilitation. To facilitate the possible rehabilitation of an offender by reducing manifest and unwarranted inequalities among the sentences of comparable offenders; and

[ 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW) .]

4. Sentencing criteria. To promote the development and application of criteria for sentencing which are both rational and just.

[ 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW). 1991, c. 525, §1 (AMD).